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The Fall and Redemption of Man: The Raising of the Cross

Albrecht Altdorfer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a crucifixion scene. Man nailed to a cross being raised upright by a group of men. The man on the cross has a halo around his head and a loincloth on. Nailed to the cross with large nails through his hands. The men holding the cross wear medieval-style armor and helmets. Some have spears. Two men are on the ground near the base of the cross. One on the left has a bucket and hammer. The man on the right appears to be on his knees. There are trees in the background. The sky has lines suggesting movement or wind. The image has a decorative border. The artist's monogram is visible in the upper-right corner and the bottom-left corner.

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599 × 893 px
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